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ChicagoCubsOnline.com is a site for the Cubs Faithful. Since 2005 the CCO has featured a daily blog, news, rumors, transactions, game recaps and previews as well as discussion on the Chicago National League Ball Club.

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And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
chicagocubsonline.com — Before the 2009 campaign the CCO asked the Faithful to make predictions on the upcoming season. Needless to say, last year did not end up the way most thought. The Cubs finished behind the Redbirds in the central, missed the playoffs and dealt with one drama after the other for the entire ... (more) And the Winners Are ... Version 2009
40-Man Roster Moves for the Cubs
40-Man Roster Moves for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — The Chicago Cubs added five players to their 40-man roster on Friday afternoon: John Gaub, Blake Parker, Rafael Dolis, Welington Castillo and James Adduci. The Cubs had until 11:00pm C.S.T. on Friday night to add players in order to protect them from being exposed in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft ... (more) 40-Man Roster Moves for the Cubs
No Frenzy ... Just Trades for the Cubs
No Frenzy ... Just Trades for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — Tim Lincecum picked up his second consecutive NL Cy Young award on Thursday. The BBWAA awards will take a break on Friday and pickup next week with the announcements of the NL and AL MVPs. One note on the NL Cy Young award, Keith Law and Will Carroll might steer clear of St. Louis for a few ... (more) No Frenzy ... Just Trades for the Cubs
From the Wire ... Aaron Heilman Traded to Arizona
From the Wire ... Aaron Heilman Traded to Arizona
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report from Jon Heyman, the Cubs traded Aaron Heilman to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon . (more) From the Wire ... Aaron Heilman Traded to Arizona
From the Wire ... Grabow Agrees to Terms on Two-Year Deal
From the Wire ... Grabow Agrees to Terms on Two-Year Deal
chicagocubsonline.com — According to multiple reports on Thursday morning , the Cubs agreed to terms with lefty John Grabow on a two year contract ... financial terms were not disclosed . The new contract is rumored to be worth between $7 and $7.5 million over two seasons. John Grabow is expected to be the primary ... (more) From the Wire ... Grabow Agrees to Terms on Two-Year Deal
Cubs Spring Schedule Set ... Moves on the Horizon
Cubs Spring Schedule Set ... Moves on the Horizon
chicagocubsonline.com — The NL and AL Manager of the Year honors were handed out on Wednesday ... with Mike Scioscia and former Chicago Cub, Jim Tracy winning the awards. The NL Cy Young will be announced on Thursday with one of two Redbirds expected finish in the top spots in the voting. The Cubs announced their ... (more) Cubs Spring Schedule Set ... Moves on the Horizon
Cubs and Grabow Close on Two-Year Deal
Cubs and Grabow Close on Two-Year Deal
feedproxy.google.com — According to a report from Bruce Levine Wednesday night, the Cubs and John Grabow are close on agreeing to a two-year contract worth nearly $7.5 million . Levine's sources indicated the deal could be announced by Thursday . (more) Cubs and Grabow Close on Two-Year Deal
Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above for the Cubs
Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above for the Cubs
chicagocubsonline.com — Zack Grienke became the first Kansas City Royal since Brett Saberhagen in 1985 to win the AL Cy Young award on Tuesday . The NL and AL Managers of the Year will be announced on Wednesday . In between the debate and the rumors surrounding Curtis Granderson there is Milton Bradley . By all ... (more) Millwood or Burrell for Bradley ... or None of the Above ...
Cubs Top Prospects and the Hot Stove
Cubs Top Prospects and the Hot Stove
chicagocubsonline.com — Award Week for Major League Baseball continues on Tuesday with the announcement of the AL Cy Young winner. Chris Coghlan of the Marlins and Andrew Bailey of the A's were named NL and AL Rookie of the Year on Monday . With Coghlan taking the trophy, Geovany Soto will hopefully return to the form ... (more) Cubs Top Prospects and the Hot Stove
Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
chicagocubsonline.com — According to a report from Cubs.com , John Grabow was the last of the Cubs possible free agents to file for free agency on Monday. Grabow joined Reed Johnson , Rich Harden , Kevin Gregg and Chad Fox as the five Cubs on the 2009 roster to file for free agency. The Cubs are expected to re-sign ... (more) Grabow and Fox File for Free Agency
Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
chicagocubsonline.com — Last week the Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards were handed out and Carlos Zambrano won his third silver bat for being the best hitting pitcher in the National League . This week the majority of the BBWAA (Baseball Writers Association of America) awards will be handed out ... NL and AL ... (more) Award Week for MLB ... Busy Week for the Cubs?
Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
chicagocubsonline.com — Move over Marlon Byrd and Mike Cameron , the Cubs will make Curtis Granderson their number one target of the off-season according to Bruce Levine ... if he is indeed available. Some recently questioned if Curtis Granderson is actually on the block. After all he has a cost-effective contract for ... (more) Weekend Update ... A New Priority for the Cubs?
How Much Could Curtis Granderson Cost the Cubs?
How Much Could Curtis Granderson Cost the Cubs?
chicagocubsonline.com — Two years ago it was Brian Roberts , last winter Jake Peavy . Will this off-season be filled with one Curtis Granderson rumor after the other? Outside of Milton Bradley , the Chicago native has made the most noise in Cubs' circles since the rumor surfaced he could be available this winter.  ... (more) How Much Could Curtis Granderson Cost the Cubs?
You Tube Friday: Cubs Minor Leagues
You Tube Friday: Cubs Minor Leagues
chicagocubsonline.com — Time to take a break from the latest on the Milton Bradley saga, if the Cubs have enough to trade for Curtis Granderson , if Marlon Byrd is worth a three-year, $24 million contract and the rumor mill. Next week figures to be full of roster movement (reserve lists must be filed by November 20) ... (more) You Tube Friday: Cubs Minor Leagues
And This Is Just the Beginning ... of the Hot Stove Season
And This Is Just the Beginning ... of the Hot Stove Season
chicagocubsonline.com — Take a moment and think about it, the 2009 season ended just eight days ago. Baseball's off-season is in full swing and the winter is shaping up to be very interesting throughout the game ... and especially on the North Side of Chicago. The GM meetings concluded on Wednesday with Milton ... (more) And This Is Just the Beginning ... of the Hot Stove Season
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